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Counting begins in ACT as Barr aims to extend record reign

Counting begins in ACT as Barr aims to extend record reign

“But I’m very hopeful. We’ve been listening to the concerns of Canberrans, and I think that when you have a look at our policy platform for this campaign, it’s clear that we have taken on board the issues that matter,” she said.

The Greens, meanwhile, are looking to build on the record six seats they won in 2020.

Their leader, Shane Rattenbury, has been a cabinet minister since 2012 and an integral part of the Labor-led coalition government.

“There’s obviously always a risk for the smaller party in any two-party government,” he said.

“If it goes well, the big party gets the credit, and if there’s concerns, often the smaller party does get to wear the consequences of that. So we’ll see how we go today.”

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